Gunnison

The most dangerous slopes face northwest through north to east at all elevations. Here, any avalanche you trigger could be large enough to break trees and bury you. Do NOT count on cracking or collapsing to offer advance warning. You might be able to travel across a slope multiple times before finding the trigger point and bringing the whole slope down. Tracks on a slope do not mean it's safe. Avoid travel on or below slopes steeper than about 35 degrees, or chase sun-warmed snow and safer conditions on south or southwest-facing slopes.